8eight

Profile
Members; 3, mixed group
Name in Hangul; 에이트
Name in Japanese; エイト
Behind the name; Eight (8) means “infinity” if you turn it sideways > “∞”
Debut; August 25, 2007 on MBC’s Show! Music Core
Genre; Pop / R&B
Official blog; 8eight Daum Blog
Official site; Big Hit Entertainment
Company; Big Hit Entertainment
International Forum; Infinity Forums
Infinity Forums Youtube Channel; 8eightCafe

About
8eight (에이트) is a three member group consisting of two males and one female. 8eight were the winners of MBC's Show Survival (쇼바이벌), kind of like the show American Idol, making their debut on August 25, 2007 on MBC’s Show! Music Core. With their strong vocal talents and R&B/soul music style, 8eight has been compared to the Black Eyed Peas. Their first album released on August 27, 2007 includes their first hit song "Forget About Love and Sing" which is track 1 and their other song which they have sung on a couple of music shows "Can We Love?" which is track 2. For those who are curious, 8eight means infinity if turned to the side > “∞”.

Discography

Albums
- [2007.08.27] Vol.1 The First
- [2008.03.18] Vol.2 Infinity
- [2009.03.10] Vol.3 The Golden Age

Singles
- [2007.07.15] Music is My Life Part2
- [2008.06.20] I Love You (ft. Jessica from 소녀시대)
- [2008.11.06] BaekChan's Solo Single - The Analogueman In This Digital World

Collaborations
- [2007.05.25] Chocolate (Track 6: Story Of Heartbreak)
- [2007.12.21] Rainbow Vol.6 (Track 2: 엉뚱한 상상)
- [2008.01.17] Baby Jin (Track 2: Good Girl)
- [2008.04.28] New Decade (Track 2: Wa & Track 7:귀여워요)
- [2008.06.04] 'My Bittersweet City' OST (Track 1: 달콤한 나의 도시)
- [2008.11.10] Digital Single - Dynamic Duo ft. Joohee - GONE (New Ways Always)
- [2008.11.11] Digital Single - Various Artists - Dala Song (Track 2: 달라송 [Dala Song - Original Ver.])
- [2008.12.01] Digital Single - Chae Jung Ahn - TV Love ft. BaekChan (엑스캔버스 타임머신 주제곡 XCANVAS Time Machine Theme Song)
- [2008.12.08] Digital Single - Lena Park ft. BaekChan - Winter Kiss (New Ways Always)


Name; Lee Hyun
Hangul; 이현
Position in 8eight; Leader / Male vocalist
Birthday; November 8th, 1983
Length; 177 cm (5.8 ft)
Weight; 61 kg (134 lbs)
Likes; 비 (Rain), 세븐 (Se7en), 휘성 (Hwee Sung), 신화 (Shinhwa), 백지영 (Baek Ji Young), 임정희 (Lim Jung Hee), 노을 코러스 및 세션, Luther Vandross, Lee Moon Sae, Park Hyo Shin

Name; Baek Chan
Hangul; 백찬
Position in 8eight; Rapper / Male vocalist
Birthday; December 9th, 1984
Height; 180 cm (5.9 ft)
Weight; 68 kg (149 lbs)
Likes; Musiq Soulchild, Stevie Wonder, George Benson

Name; Joo Hee
Hangul; 주희
Position in 8eight; Female vocalist
Birthday; March 10th, 1984
Length; 164 cm (5.4 ft)
Weight; 48 kg (105 lbs)
Likes; 클론, 홍경민, 홍콩가수 여명 댄서, Lauryn Hill

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